Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Chapter 2.3, Problem 2A
Use the color Index shown at the bottom of Figure 2.10 as well as the photos of Samples A-F in Figure 2.11 to complete the following statements.
Sample(s) _______ has/have intermediate (andesitic) composition.
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